Pratto cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old missed out on Kansas City's Opening Day roster after slashing .200/.351/.333 with 13 strikeouts in 37 plate appearances during spring training. Pratto made just one appearance with the Royals last year and had a .728 OPS in 116 contests at Omaha.

Pratto is working in the outfield this spring in an effort to win a utility role, MLB.com reports. He's competing with Dairon Blanco, Joey Wiemer and Drew Waters for a bench spot.

EDGE Analysis

Pratto hit just .240 with 16 home runs and a .728 OPS at Triple-A last season but still has significant power as he hit 36 homers in the minors in 2021. He's likely a long shot to win a roster spot, though he is out of options. He's hitting just 1-for-10 in his first five spring games.

The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

While there's no corresponding move yet, it will presumably be Adam Frazier returning from the bereavement list. Pratto was up with the big club only for a few days and didn't make an appearance.

Pratto was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pratto will get his first taste of MLB action this season after slashing .230/.315/.378 with seven homers in 54 games at Omaha. With Adam Frazier headed to the bereavement list and Hunter Renfroe (toe) pushed to the IL, Pratto should serve primarily as a reserve first baseman but could see some action in the outfield.

The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If decisions were made strictly on spring performance, Pratto would have made the club, as he slashed a robust .421/.476/.816 with four home runs. First base, the corner outfield spots and designated hitter are spoken for with the Royals, though, so he'll head back to Omaha where he'll play every day.

Pratto is not projected to make the Royals' roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pratto is blocked at first base by Vinnie Pasquantino and doesn't have enough experience in the outfield yet to be a realistic option there, especially with the competition for the extra outfielders expected to be strong. Nelson Velazquez is also expected to be the primary designated hitter, and Nick Loftin, who is also not included in Rogers' projection, offers more infield versatility. It's an uphill battle ahead for Pratto, who slashed a meager .232/.307/.353 with seven home runs and 35 RBI last year.

Pratto is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Salvador Perez will start at first base and Logan Porter will do the catching as the Royals face off against left-hander Carlos Rodon. The left-handed-hitting Pratto went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's series finale versus the Tigers and carries a disappointing .228/.306/.352 season slash line.

Pratto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Salvador Perez will take a turn at first base as Logan Porter handles the catching duties for the visiting Royals. Pratto, 24, has posted a disappointing .231/.309/.357 batting line across 91 major-league games this season.

Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Pratto will take a seat Sunday after logging a hit in each of the first two games of the series. Nick Loftin will fill in at first base and bat fifth in Pratto's place.

Pratto is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians

EDGE Analysis

Since returning from a left groin strain Sept. 8, Pratto has struggled in the eight games he has appeared in. The 24-year-old has reached base just three times in 25 plate appearances. With only one extra-base hit in the span, it has amounted to a low OPS of .287. Tuesday will be the fourth time the first baseman is not starting since his return from the injured list.